OpenAI CFO Says She Is Not Worried About Slowing AI Development
Sarah Friar told CNBC's Jim Cramer that concerns about pausing AI progress do not worry her, amid ongoing debate over the technology's safety risks.
OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said she is not concerned about calls to slow the pace of artificial intelligence development, according to an interview with CNBC published Tuesday.
Friar made the comments during an appearance on CNBC's "Mad Money" with host Jim Cramer, the network reported. The interview took place as debate continues in the technology industry and among policymakers over the safety risks posed by rapidly advancing AI systems.
According to CNBC, Friar addressed the ongoing discussion about whether AI development should be slowed, indicating she does not share the worry expressed by some critics and safety advocates.
CNBC did not provide additional details in the excerpt regarding the specific reasons Friar cited for her position or further context from the interview.
OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has been at the center of broader industry discussions about balancing rapid AI innovation with safety considerations, a debate that has intensified as AI systems become more capable and widely deployed.
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